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central peat moss

Sphagnum centrale

Least Concern

About

The Central Peat Moss (Sphagnum centrale) is a species in the genus Sphagnum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Sphagnopsida (Sphagnopsida)

Order

Sphagnales (Sphagnales)

Species

Sphagnum centrale (central peat moss)

Names in Other Languages

French sphaigne centrale

German Zweifarbiges Torfmoos

Similar Species in Sphagnum

Blunt-Leaved Bog-Moss

Aongstroem's peat moss

Sphagnum aongstroemii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of central peat moss?

The scientific name of central peat moss is Sphagnum centrale. It belongs to the genus Sphagnum.

What is the conservation status of central peat moss?

central peat moss (Sphagnum centrale) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does central peat moss live?

central peat moss is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does central peat moss belong to?

central peat moss (Sphagnum centrale) belongs to the genus Sphagnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphagnaceae.

Is central peat moss endangered?

No, central peat moss (Sphagnum centrale) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does central peat moss belong to?

central peat moss (Sphagnum centrale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of central peat moss?

The closest relatives of central peat moss in the genus Sphagnum include beautiful peat moss, Austin's peat moss, Blunt-Leaved Bog-Moss, brown peat moss, charming peat moss.